Wow! I see a BIG difference in the 'tone' of the first cat and the second cat. They are both classified as 'chocolate'? They look like they should be in two separate color classes! Which is preferred? Which would do better in a show for the 'overall package'? Though the second cat is 'hotter' the first cat has much better clarity in his spotting (IMO).
You said Charlie has a reddish undercoat in his spots. Does that come out looking like 'rosettes'? Like the cat in the first pic, some of his larger spots look like they are 'two-toned'. Is that a part of the standard? Is it something that breeders select for?
They are all beautiful, btw. I like Charlies 1/2 brother best though (second to Charlie, of course!
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You said Charlie has a reddish undercoat in his spots. Does that come out looking like 'rosettes'? Like the cat in the first pic, some of his larger spots look like they are 'two-toned'. Is that a part of the standard? Is it something that breeders select for?
They are all beautiful, btw. I like Charlies 1/2 brother best though (second to Charlie, of course!